Deuteronomy 1:31

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

And in the wilderness, where you saw how the LORD your God carried you, as a man carries his son, all the way you went, until you came to this place.

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

וּבַמִּדְבָּר֙ אֲשֶׁ֣ר רָאִ֔יתָ אֲשֶׁ֤ר נְשָׂאֲךָ֙ יְהוָ֣ה אֱלֹהֶ֔יךָ כַּאֲשֶׁ֥ר יִשָּׂא־אִ֖ישׁ אֶת־בְּנ֑וֹ בְּכָל־הַדֶּ֙רֶךְ֙ אֲשֶׁ֣ר הֲלַכְתֶּ֔ם עַד־בֹּאֲכֶ֖ם עַד־הַמָּק֥וֹם הַזֶּֽה

Transliteration

And-in-the-midbār which rāʾîtā, which nəśāʾăkā YHWH ʾĕlōhêkā, as-which yiśśā-ʾîš ʾet-bənô, in-all-the-derek which hălaktem until-bōʾăkem until-the-māqôm the-zeh.

Grammar Details

• *midbār*: masculine singular noun with definite article - 'the wilderness'
• *rāʾîtā*: 2nd person masculine singular perfect, qal form of *r'h* - 'see'
• *nəśāʾăkā*: 3rd person masculine singular perfect, qal form of *nś'* with 2nd person masculine singular suffix - 'carried you'
• *YHWH*: divine name
• *ʾĕlōhêkā*: masculine plural noun with 2nd person masculine singular suffix - 'your God'
• *yiśśā*: 3rd person masculine singular imperfect, qal form of *nś'* - 'carry'
• *ʾîš*: masculine singular noun - 'man'
• *bənô*: masculine singular noun with 3rd person masculine singular suffix - 'his son'
• *derek*: feminine singular noun with definite article - 'the way'
• *hălaktem*: 2nd person masculine plural perfect, qal form of *hlk* - 'walk/go'
• *bōʾăkem*: qal infinitive construct of *bw'* with 2nd person masculine plural suffix - 'your coming'
• *māqôm*: masculine singular noun with definite article - 'the place'
• *zeh*: masculine singular demonstrative - 'this'

Word Meanings

• *midbār*: wilderness/desert/uninhabited land
• *rāʾîtā*: you saw/observed/experienced
• *nəśāʾăkā*: carried you/bore you/supported you
• *yiśśā*: carries/bears/lifts
• *derek*: way/path/journey/road
• *hălaktem*: you walked/went/traveled
• *bōʾăkem*: your coming/arrival
• *māqôm*: place/location/site

Other Translations

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  And in the wilrness, where thou hast seen how that the LORD thy God bare thee, as a man doth bear his son, in all the way that ye went, until ye came into this place.

• KJV1611 – Modern English

  And in the wilderness, where you saw how the LORD your God carried you, as a man carries his son, in all the way that you went until you came to this place.

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  And in the wilderness, where thou hast seen how that the LORD thy God bare thee, as a man doth bear his son, in all the way that ye went, until ye came into this place.

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

  and in the wilderness,{H4057} where thou hast seen{H7200} how that Jehovah{H3068} thy God{H430} bare{H5375} thee, as a man{H376} doth bear{H5375} his son,{H1121} in all the way{H1870} that ye went,{H1980} until ye came{H935} unto this place.{H4725}

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

  And in the wilderness{H4057}, where thou hast seen{H7200}{(H8804)} how that the LORD{H3068} thy God{H430} bare{H5375}{(H8804)} thee, as a man{H376} doth bear{H5375}{(H8799)} his son{H1121}, in all the way{H1870} that ye went{H1980}{(H8804)}, until ye came{H935}{(H8800)} into this place{H4725}.

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  ad in the wildernesse: as thou hast sene how that the Lorde thy God bare the as a man shulde beare his sonne, thorow out all the waye which ye haue gone, vntill ye came vnto this place.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  and in the wyldernesse: where thou sawest, that the LORDE thy God bare the (euen as a man beareth his sonne) thorow out all the waye that ye haue walked, tyll ye came to this place.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  And in the wildernesse, where thou hast seene how the Lord thy God bare thee, as a man doeth beare his sonne, in all the way which ye haue gone, vntill ye came vnto this place.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  And in the wyldernesse, where thou hast seene howe that the Lord thy God bare thee, euen as a man doth beare his sonne, in al the way which ye haue gone by, vntill ye came vnto this place:

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  And in the wilderness, where thou hast seen how that the LORD thy God bare thee, as a man doth bear his son, in all the way that ye went, until ye came into this place.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  and in the wilderness, where you have seen how that Yahweh your God bore you, as a man does bear his son, in all the way that you went, until you came to this place.

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  and in the wilderness, where thou hast seen that Jehovah thy God hath borne thee as a man beareth his son, in all the way which ye have gone, till your coming in unto this place.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  and in the wilderness, where thou hast seen how that Jehovah thy God bare thee, as a man doth bear his son, in all the way that ye went, until ye came unto this place.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  and in the wilderness, where thou hast seen how that Jehovah thy God bare thee, as a man doth bear his son, in all the way that ye went, until ye came unto this place.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  And in the waste land, where you have seen how the Lord was supporting you, as a man does his son, in all your journeying till you came to this place.

• World English Bible (2000)

  and in the wilderness, where you have seen how that Yahweh your God bore you, as a man does bear his son, in all the way that you went, until you came to this place."

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  and in the wilderness, where you saw him carrying you along like a man carries his son. This he did everywhere you went until you came to this very place.”

Referenced Verses

• Isa 46:3-4 : 3 Listen to Me, house of Jacob, all the remnant of the house of Israel, you who have been carried by Me from the womb, lifted up from birth. 4 Even to your old age, I am the same, and even to your gray hairs, I will carry you. I have made you, and I will bear you; I will carry and save you.
• Isa 63:9 : 9 In all their distress, he too was distressed, and the angel of his presence saved them. In his love and compassion, he redeemed them; he lifted them up and carried them all the days of old.
• Acts 13:18 : 18 For about forty years He endured their behavior in the wilderness.
• Num 11:11-12 : 11 So Moses said to the LORD, 'Why have You brought trouble on Your servant? Why have I not found favor in Your sight, that You lay the burden of all these people on me? 12 Did I conceive all these people? Did I give birth to them? Why do You tell me to carry them in my arms, like a nurse carries an infant, to the land You promised their ancestors?
• Exod 19:4 : 4 'You have seen what I did to Egypt and how I carried you on eagles' wings and brought you to Myself.
• Deut 32:10-12 : 10 He found him in a desolate land, in a barren wasteland with howling winds. He surrounded him, cared for him, and protected him as the apple of His eye. 11 Like an eagle that stirs up its nest and hovers over its young, He spread His wings, took him, and carried him on His pinions. 12 The LORD alone guided him, and there was no foreign god with him.
• Isa 40:11 : 11 He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young.
• Hos 11:3-4 : 3 I taught Ephraim to walk, taking them in My arms, but they did not realize it was I who healed them. 4 I led them with cords of human kindness, with ties of love; I was to them like one who lifts the yoke from their necks, and I bent down to feed them.
• Neh 9:12-23 : 12 By day, You led them with a pillar of cloud and by night with a pillar of fire, to give them light for the path they should follow. 13 You came down on Mount Sinai and spoke to them from heaven. You gave them upright judgments, true laws, good statutes, and commandments. 14 You made Your holy Sabbath known to them, and You gave them commandments, statutes, and laws through Your servant Moses. 15 You provided bread from heaven for their hunger and brought water out of a rock for their thirst. You told them to go in and take possession of the land You had sworn to give them. 16 But they, our ancestors, acted arrogantly. They stiffened their necks and did not obey Your commandments. 17 They refused to listen and did not remember the wonders You performed among them. They stiffened their necks and appointed a leader to return to their slavery in Egypt. But You are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abundant in faithful love, and You did not abandon them. 18 Even when they made a molten calf for themselves and said, 'This is your god who brought you out of Egypt,' and they committed terrible blasphemies, 19 You, in Your great mercy, did not abandon them in the wilderness. During the day, the pillar of cloud did not depart to guide them on their way, nor did the pillar of fire by night to give them light for the path they should take. 20 You gave Your good Spirit to instruct them. You did not withhold manna from their mouths, and You provided water for their thirst. 21 For forty years You sustained them in the wilderness; they lacked nothing. Their clothes did not wear out, and their feet did not swell. 22 You gave them kingdoms and nations, dividing them into regions. They took possession of the land of Sihon, the land of the king of Heshbon, and the land of Og, king of Bashan. 23 You multiplied their descendants like the stars of heaven and brought them to the land You had promised their ancestors they would enter and take possession of.
• Ps 78:14-28 : 14 By day He led them with a cloud, and all night with a light of fire. 15 He split the rocks in the wilderness and gave them water as abundant as the depths. 16 He brought streams out of the rock and made water flow down like rivers. 17 But they continued to sin against Him, rebelling against the Most High in the dry wasteland. 18 They tested God in their hearts by demanding the food they craved. 19 They spoke against God, saying, 'Can God prepare a table in the wilderness?' 20 True, He struck the rock, and water gushed out, and streams overflowed. But can He also give us bread or provide meat for His people? 21 Therefore, when the Lord heard this, He became furious; a fire was kindled against Jacob, and His anger rose against Israel. 22 For they did not believe in God or trust in His salvation. 23 Yet He commanded the skies above and opened the doors of heaven. 24 He rained down manna for them to eat and gave them the grain of heaven. 25 Man ate the bread of angels; He sent them food to their fill. 26 He made the east wind blow in the heavens and guided the south wind by His power. 27 He rained meat on them like dust, birds like the sand of the sea. 28 He made them fall inside their camp, all around their dwellings.
• Ps 105:39-41 : 39 He spread a cloud as a covering and fire to give light at night. 40 They asked, and he brought quail; he satisfied them with the bread of heaven. 41 He opened the rock, and water gushed out; it flowed like a river in the desert.
• Exod 16:1-9 : 1 The Israelites set out from Elim and came to the Wilderness of Sin, which is between Elim and Sinai, on the fifteenth day of the second month after they had left the land of Egypt. 2 The entire assembly of the Israelites complained against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness. 3 The Israelites said to them, "If only we had died by the LORD's hand in the land of Egypt, where we sat by pots of meat and ate bread until we were full! But you brought us into this wilderness to kill this entire assembly with hunger." 4 Then the LORD said to Moses, "Behold, I am going to rain down bread from heaven for you. The people are to go out each day and gather enough for that day. In this way, I will test them to see whether they will follow my instructions or not. 5 On the sixth day, they are to prepare what they bring in, and it will be twice as much as they gather on other days. 6 So Moses and Aaron said to all the Israelites, "In the evening, you will know that it was the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt, 7 and in the morning, you will see the glory of the LORD, because He has heard your complaints against Him. Who are we that you complain against us?" 8 And Moses added, "The LORD will give you meat to eat in the evening and all the bread you want in the morning, because He has heard your complaints against Him. But who are we? Your complaints are not against us but against the LORD." 9 Then Moses said to Aaron, "Tell the entire assembly of the Israelites, 'Come before the LORD, for He has heard your complaints.'" 10 While Aaron was speaking to the whole assembly of the Israelites, they turned toward the wilderness, and there was the glory of the LORD appearing in the cloud. 11 The LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 12 "I have heard the complaints of the Israelites. Tell them, 'At twilight you will eat meat, and in the morning you will be filled with bread. Then you will know that I am the LORD your God.'" 13 That evening, quail came and covered the camp, and in the morning, there was a layer of dew around the camp. 14 When the dew evaporated, there was a fine, flaky substance on the surface of the wilderness, as fine as frost on the ground. 15 When the Israelites saw it, they said to one another, "What is it?" because they did not know what it was. Moses said to them, "It is the bread that the LORD has given you to eat. 16 This is what the LORD has commanded: 'Each person is to gather as much as they need to eat. Take an omer for each person according to the number of people in your tent.' 17 The Israelites did as they were told. Some gathered much, and some gathered little.
• Num 11:14 : 14 I cannot carry all these people by myself; the burden is too heavy for me.